Welcome to the 2016–2017 Pinckney Band Program!Pinckney High School is an exciting place to be. There is always something happening in the Bands at Pinckney.

The 2016-2017 School Yearbegins with Band Camp at Camp FAHOLO and is followed by the Fighting Pirates Marching Band marching in fall football games, joined by the Pathfinder Bands during one home game. Continuing throughout the year are many opportunities for Wind Ensemble, Symphony, and Jazz Band members to play in concerts, festivals, and special performances. There are also social and FUNdraising activities that provide opportunities to be with fellow band members and provide support for our instumental program.

For band students, being a member of the Pinckney High School Bands is an amazing opportunity. Band is a wonderful place to make life-long friendships, experience an outstanding level of musical accomplishment, personal growth and character development, and to have a sense of belonging in a high school that at times can seem overwhelming. Students are to be congratulated on their decision to become a high school musician.

For band parents/guardians and extended band families, there are many opportunities for you in the Pinckney Bands family! Please show your support by attending concerts and performances, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and especially Pinckney Music Booster meetings. Parental involvement has been cited as the number one factor for success in a student's musical endeavors. Clear your calendar and mark all dates and times that have been announced in the master band calendar.

Encourage your band student to practice daily. Practice is the dividend on all you have invested in equipment, supplies, private lessons, etc. Be sure your child has a quiet, distraction-free area in which to practice. Then, be sure that he or she really does it! Participate in fundraisers, and attend band family social events. Your presence at your child's activities is extremely important. It is only through your active participation in your student's life that you will know what is happening in his or her world. This is the best manner that we as parents can demonstrate our unconditional love and support. Parents, if the financial obligations of band membership is truly too much for your family, please contact one of the directors to discuss the situation. We may, in conjunction with the Pinckney Instrumental Music Boosters, be able to find ways to assist you while keeping the matter handled confidentially and professionally.

We are very excited about your family being a part of the Pinckney Bands. Have a great year and we look forward to visiting with you often!